Must-see nightlife in Counties Mayo & Sligo

  • Irish bag pipe

    Matt Molloy's

    County Mayo

    Matt Malloy, the fife player from the Chieftains, runs this old-school pub where Mayo's musical heritage comes vividly to life. Head to the back room most…

  • Langs

    County Sligo

    Combining a gastropub with a proper old bar and a vintage grocery store shouldn't work, but at Langs it really does, creating a unique space full of Old…

  • Lynott's

    County Mayo

    This tiny, traditional thatched roadside pub with flagstone floors and ancient benches is the real deal. There's no TV or radio or even a hint of a ham…

  • Strand Bar

    County Sligo

    Surfers, locals and tourists crowd into the snugs and cosy corners at this convivial pub to be warmed by turf fires. Come summer they'll be listening to…

  • Gallery

    County Mayo

    With its ranks of vinyl, twin turntables, shelves stacked with books and comfy chairs, the Gallery is the hang-out of choice for Westport's cool crowd…

  • Pat Cohan's

    County Mayo

    In a case of life imitating art, this one-time grocery store was disguised in the film The Quiet Man as the fictional Pat Cohan's. But as The Quiet Man…

  • McGowan's Bar

    County Sligo

    There's a mix of salty surfers, pool players and congenial locals at this popular bar along Main St, lured by some of the best Guinness in Ireland;…

  • Harp Tavern

    County Sligo

    This all-around good pub has a glowing stove, a genuinely welcoming vibe, good bar food and live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. See the…

  • Harry's Bar

    County Sligo

    On your right as you enter town, Harry's Bar boasts a historic well (serving as a table within the bar itself), an aquarium and maritime bric-a-brac. It…

  • Inishturk Community Club

    County Mayo

    This pub and club serves as a hub for the island, serving up decent food and Guinness, as well as some outstanding views and trad music at the weekends.

  • Thomas Connolly

    County Sligo

    Join the locals amid the faded photos, mottled mirrors, craft beer and live music ranging from trad to jazz at this magnificent historic pub.

  • Lourdie's

    County Mayo

    The main draw of this bar (formerly called The Pub) is the memorabilia depicting the remarkable achievement of Don Allum – the first person to row across…

  • Healy's Bar

    County Mayo

    A sky-blue-painted family-run bar on the main road offering live music and a beer garden.